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From our must-see attractions to our one-of-a-kind experiences, Grand Rapids is sure to get your creative juices flowing. We welcome the opportunity to help you delve further into the special attributes of travel on the Edge of the Midwest. Below are a few of our latest story ideas. We'd be happy to brainstorm other approaches with you!

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Inside View of Brewery Vivant

Grand Rapids Breweries with Interesting History and Historic Features

One of the beautiful aspects about the rise of craft beer in the United States is the tendency for breweries to settle…

May 17, 2022

Beer City Pint Glass

Celebrating 10 Years of Beer City USA

Grand Rapids has been known as Beer City USA since 2012, when the city tied Asheville, North Carolina in an online poll…

May 16, 2022

Mountain biker with pink shirt riding through a trail near Grand Rapids

Mountain Biking

Off Road and Mountain Biking You don't have to travel far to find great mountain biking in and around Grand Rapids…

May 13, 2022